BlackBerry 6 OS can be frustrating for some with the multiple pans.  This isn’t the first time we see classic style themes, but for some of you out there still out of the loop with them, here’s another.  Retro by BerryGoodThemes brings you OS 5 style menus and feel to your OS 6 device.  As you can see above, the layout looks as it would on the Storm.  That’s how it would look for the Torch of course, and it would look standard as you know it on QWERTY devices.  Features include:

• Old school os5 style theme
• Fully replicated os5 theme
• Os5 icon set
• Os5 stylings and elements throughout
• Theme removes the sliding panel designs
• Calendar icon does change and does show the date
• Torch version has no landscape mode – just like the Storm

Retro is only 99 cents to buy at the PocketBerry Store.  Click the link below for more info or to purchase.

Retro for BlackBerry >>

Ever buy an unlocked BlackBerry and realize some third party apps that require internet connection don’t work?  A big reason why they don’t work is because it’s most likely that your APN/TCP settings are incorrect.  For example, if you buy an unlocked T-Mobile BlackBerry and use your AT&T sim card, you’ll need to change up those settings, as they’re defaulted for T-Mobile.  I recently went through the same and figured it would be good to share some APN/TCP settings for both AT&T and T-Mobile (even though they will be merged soon enough).

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Remember a couple years when apps were really taking off, and every platform had at least 10 fart applications? Well it looks like the humor in farting, passing gas, or tooting has made it’s way to the BlackBerry PlayBook.

Welcome Who Fart for BlackBerry PlayBook to the market. The app is very simple and easy. Select a fart and set the timer. That’s it! And with the way the economy is, it’s only 99 cents to buy – very reasonable for hours of fartin’ fun. Check it out on your BlackBerry PlayBook at App World.

Who Fart for BlackBerry PlayBook >>

Twitter for BlackBerry v2.0 was originally introduced to us at BlackBerry World 2011, and then later went official shortly after.  A big complaint was the dark and dull color to the application, but it looks like a new update available today fixes that.  Here’s the full change log:

• Color Refresh – featuring a lighter color scheme
• Compose a Tweet – the Tweet composer is “hidden” from the Home timeline but accessible from the new Compose
• Tweet bar located below the navigation bar
• Trending Topics with local trends support – a Trending Topics icon has been added to the nav bar and now includes local trends support
• My Profile – Now users can access their profile quickly and easily from the nav bar (or the Menu)
• Performance Enhancements to improve the overall usability of the app

Download Twitter for BlackBerry v2.0 from Beta Zone >>

There’s the native alarm clock application on the BlackBerry PlayBook, but of course there’s always room for more features and looks, so that’s where third party apps kick in.  I’ve been looking for a really good alarm clock solution for my BlackBerry PlayBook, and Antair Nightstand seems to be a great options. Features include:

• Three beautiful themes
• 11 alarm sounds
• Multiple, recurring alarms
• Use your own music as an alarm
• Weather for your location (where available)
• Adjustable brightness/contrast
• Customizable clock themes with Color-Splash

Antair Nightstand is very simple to use and has a lot of awesome features, and such a clean interface. What a great alarm clock solution for the BlackBerry PlayBook and reasonable priced for $1.99 so check it out.

Antair Nightstand for PlayBook >>

Shazam, the famous app for taggin’ songs when you don’t know who the artist or name of the song is just updated to version 2.8 on BlackBerry.  Included in this update is:

• Tag Details Screen redesigned. Options are now shown in an easy to scroll list
• In App Upgrade. Users can now upgrade to Encore in App – using BlackBerry login & payment methods configured for their BlackBerry account.

So we get a little user interface update as well as in app payments.  You can grab the update over in App World.

Shazam for BlackBerry >>

Foursquare made a nice announcement today introducing their partnership with American Express.  With that said, you can link your American Express card to your Foursquare account to receive rewards and points when going to different venues.  Here’s how to do it all:

• link your AmEx and foursquare accounts (you can do it here);
• check in at a participating store and tap ‘load to card’ on the Special; and,
• pay with your AmEx card.

Read more at the Foursquare Blog >>

Download Foursquare v1.9.97 >>

I am a nerd and when a buddy of mine told me about Math Clock for my BlackBerry PlayBook I was sold. Math Clock is exactly what it says it is. A clock that involves math. Math Clock has mathematical equations to solve for the hour and for minutes. Don’t worry it’s nothing to serious, its basic math (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication). With Math Clock you can switch between 12hr/24hr. Now if you’re really nerdy switch it to the byte clock, and show off.  So if you are just that smart, want to challenge yourself, or show off in front of your friends, check out Math Clock in AppWorld for free.

Math Clock for PlayBook >>

It looks like BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for BlackBerry Tablet OS just got updated and released by RIM.  In this update we see additions such as the in app payment API, camera API, and much more.  The possibilities? A lot more now.  The camera API being out and open alone calls for more video chatting apps, hopefully some cross platform ones so we can utilize the built in cameras more.  Hit the jump for the full change log or click here to grab the new SDK.

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It was exciting enough to see Blaq launch officially for the BlackBerry PlayBook, since we were so dry with the lack of Twitter support on the tablet.  Now we’re seeing more and more come to App World so with that said, a new app called BlackBird has surfaced.  BlackBird is another premium Twitter client for the PlayBook but its nicest feature is the support of multiple Twitter accounts.  I haven’t given it a try yet but I am very happy with Blaq as of now.  It’s $1.99 to buy in App World for PlayBook so check it out!

BlackBird for PlayBook >>